Explora Journeys
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Explora Journeys is a luxury cruise line registered in Switzerland and based in Geneva. It is part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC Group), the world’s second-biggest container shipping operator.
In October 2018, MSC confirmed an order for four luxury cruise ships to be built by Fincantieri for a total value exceeding EUR 2 billion. The vessels will have gross tonnage of approximately 64,000 GT and will feature the latest and most advanced environmental and maritime technologies available.
In September 2019, Michael Ungerer was announced as the CEO of the new luxury division of MSC. Mr. Ungerer joined MSC with over 30 years of senior management experience in cruising and luxury hospitality.
In March 2021, MSC announced details of five senior members of its management team lead by CEO Michael Ungerer.
In June 2021, MSC announced the brand name and more details about Explora Journeys.
In June 2021, Fincantieri cut the steel for EXPLORA I at its yard in Monfalcone, Italy on 10 June during a ceremony attended by representatives from MSC Group, Explora Journeys and Fincantieri’s management team. A long held maritime tradition, this moment celebrates the commencement of the building process for the first ship from Explora Journeys, EXPLORA I, which is scheduled to set sail in 2023.
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Explora Journeys in the News
- Sep 22, 2023
MSC's Explora Journeys confirms 2 shipbuilding orders (hydrogen-powered vessels) MSC Group's new expedition cruise company Explora Journeys has officially placed orders for 2 hyd... - Sep 7, 2023
MSC Explora 2 floated out, first steel cut for Explora 3 at Fincantieri, Italy In a noteworthy development within the maritime world, the construction of the Explora Journeys f... - Sep 1, 2023
MSC Explora 1 makes maiden call to ABP's Port Southampton (England UK) ABP Port of Southampton warmly received the maiden call of Explora Journeys' vessel, Explora 1, h... - Aug 4, 2023
Explora Journeys' ship Explora I sets sail on Inaugural Cruise The inaugural journey of Explora I, the newest addition to the Explora Journeys fleet, commenced ... - Aug 3, 2023
Explora I embarks on maiden voyage Explora Journey’s first ship, Explora I, has set sail on her maiden journey.The ship... - Jul 23, 2023
Cruise News Catch-Up: Carnival Ship Breaks, Cancellations, and Something Unexpected It’s time once again for the weekly round-up of the top cruise stories from Cruise Hive, where ... - Jul 23, 2023
10 Stunning New Cruise Ships Arriving in 2024 Each and every year, we cover the biggest and best new cruise ships that you can look forward to ... - Jul 23, 2023
Explora Journeys officially takes delivery of Explora I from Fincantieri Italy Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, celebrated the official delivery o... - Jul 21, 2023
Explora Journeys takes delivery of first luxury ship Explora Journeys has officially taken delivery of Explora I, the first ship in the f... - Jul 21, 2023
MSC’s Explora Journeys Takes Delivery of First-Ever Cruise Ship After a two-week handover delay, Explora Journeys has taken delivery of its first ship, Explora I... - Jul 19, 2023
Explora’s on board hospitality training programme Explora Journeys has partnered with EHL Hospitality Business School to provide on board employees... - Jul 17, 2023
UK college students engage with the cruise industry A scheme aiming to boost diversity and social mobility in the cruise industry by enabling A-Level... - Jul 12, 2023
CLIA and MSC react after cancellation of Explora 1 debut CLIA (the trade organization representing the cruise shipping industry) and MSC Cruises have emph... - Jul 11, 2023
Crystal Serenity completes sea trials ahead of July launch Crystal has confirmed that Crystal Serenity, the first ship to relaunch following th... - Jul 10, 2023
Explora Journeys cancels Explora I’s maiden cruise due to ‘material issues’ Explora Journeys has confirmed it has been forced to cancel the maiden voyage of Exp...